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A16 MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010 ist THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR INDYSTAR.COM Obituaries John T.Halle To our readers INDIANA DEATHS MONDAY June 21, 2010 MARION COUNTY Belcher, Mrs. 82 Boyd, Larry 64 Dempsey, Douglas Ellis, E. Louise, 86 Fellenstein, Michael 64 Fink, Gloria 84 Goodman, Earl 85 Halle, John 76 Johnson, LeRoy Lewis, George W. Roessler, Albert 65 Sheese, Jeffery Infant Welch, Frances 76 BOONE COUNTY Maue, Kathryn, 61 HAMILTON COUNTY Morse, Marceline R. Smith, Romona 99 HENDRICKS COUNTY Miller, Vivian 89 JOHNSON COUNTY Burgess, Grace 82 MADISON COUNTY Linton, Elmer 88 OTHER COUNTIES Henney, Russell 75 Phillipe, Richard 86 Yarbrough, Edward 64 Michael J.

Fellenstein 64, Indianapolis, died June 19, 2010. Funeral arrangements are pending: Carlisle Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville. E. Louise Ellis 86, Indianapolis, loving mother and grandmother, passed away June 19, 2010. Louise was employed in Administration with the Masco Corp.

for 12 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Cumberland United Methodist Church. Louise is survived by the passion of her life, her children, Rita Woodruff, Eric (Marilyn) Ellis and Holly (Todd) Gleason; grandchildren, LeAnn (Chris) Brown, Shelley McCurdy, Eric (Sta-cey) Ellis II, Melissa (Mike) Woodson, Kevin (Amanda) Ellis, Kyle (Christy) Gleason, Matthew Gleason, Sherry Barnett, Michael Woodruff and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Ellis, her parents and four brothers.

Services for Louise will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 in the Cumberland United Methodist Church, 219 N. Muessing with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 21 in Planner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Washington Park East and from Noon until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. Entombment will be in Washington Park East Cemetery.

Memorial contributions maybe made to the Alzheimer's Association. www.flannerbuchanan.com Marceline "Marcy" R. Morse Fishers. Passed away June 19, 2010. She was born August 23, 1928 to the late Henry and Helen Eliser in Grand Rapids Michigan.

She was married to the late Jack Morse for 50 years, and co-owned J.D.Morse Wholesale Co. Marcy was a member of College Park Church and was an avid bird lover. She is survived by her loving children; 3 sons Doug (Barbara), Steven (Terry), Lee (Stephanie) Morse, daughter Diana, (Kenneth) Von Plueren and Brother Robert Eliser. 11 grandchildren, 10 great grand children. Visitation will be Tuesday June 22, 2010 from 4-8pm, service Wednesday June 23, At Shirley Brothers Fishers Castle-ton Chapel.

9900 Allisonville Rd. Memorial contributions can be made to: IBRRC (International Bird Rescue) 4369 Cordelia Rd Fairfield CA 94534 or American Heart Assoc 208 S. La Salle sty suite 1500, Chicago IL 60604. Richard J. "Dick" Phillipe 86, Tipton died June 19, 2010.

Services: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church. Visitation: 3:00 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton. Burial will be in St.

John's Cemetery. Albert C. Roessler 65, Indianapolis, passed away June 20, 2010. Arrangement pending at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center. Jeffery Lee Sheese Infant, Indianapolis, passed away June 15, 2010.

Survivors include his mother: Tabatha Sheese. Graveside service: 2:30 pm, Tues, June 22 at New Crown Cemetery. Arrangements: G. H. Herrmann Funeral Home.

Romona F. Ragsdale Smith 99, Carmel, IN, passed away June 20, 2010. Services: 1 PM, June 23 at New Brunswick Church of Christ, 6840 S. S.R. 39, Lebanon, with visitation there from 11 AM until service time.

Arrangements: Myers Mortuary, Lebanon. Interment: Lincoln Memory Gardens, Boone County. Frances Joan Freeland Hayes Welch 76, Indianapolis, Earl Luke Goodman, Jr. glBt Passed away on Fri-f day, June 18, 2010 atthe age of 85. Mr.

V-" Goodman was born 16 April 1925 in Parsons, Kansas, and was raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma. After he graduated high school in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served in the 1876th Engineers until receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1945. Mr. Goodman saw action in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan during WWII.

During his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 3 Battle Stars, the WWII Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Medal. In addition, his unit was awarded the Army Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. After the war, Mr. Goodman returned to Muskogee and on 6 Jun 1948, he married Patricia Williamson. After their marriage, the couple traveled to New York where he trained as an optician for Duffens Optical Company.

The Goodman's then settled in Indianapolis where both had taken a job with the company. Mr. Goodman worked for Duffens Optical for 35 years, retiring in 1985. In addition, Mr. Goodman studied clock repair and worked for many years for several different clock shops in the central Indiana area.

After his retirement from Duffens Optical, he pursued his hobbies of repairing clocks, working in the yard, and tending his beloved cats. Mr. Goodman was a descendant of several Revolutionary War and War of 1812 veterans. His four greatgrandfathers all fought in the Civil War, one of which was a surgeon who was taken prisoner and was later killed. Mr.

Goodman was equally proud of his Cherokee heritage, some of his ancestors having migrated to Arkansas and Oklahoma from the Cherokee Nation during the "Trail of Tears." He often recounted that his mother taught him words in the Cherokee language when he was a boy. Mr. Goodman is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Goodman, and by a daughter, Dr. Julie Goodman Dojahn and her husband, William, of Angleton, Texas; by his sister, Shirley Tegarden and her husband, Charles; and by his brother, Jerry Goodman and his wife Naomi; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Mr.

Earl Luke Goodman, Sr. and Mrs. Bessie Cockrell Goodman; by his son, Steven Earl Goodman, and by his brothers Donald and Jimmie. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Little Sons Beech Grove Chapel. Interment will follow at Orchard Hill Cemetery in Wanamaker, IN.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. wwwJitdeand sonsbeechgrove.com. LeRoy "Chop" Johnson Passed away in his home on June 18, 2010 at 2 pm. He is survived by his loving wife and 3 children; Mike, Michelle, and Key-lin.

6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name be made to: ST. FRANCIS HOSPICE. Elmer B. Linton 88, Pendleton, passed away June 20, 2010.

Graveside services will be held June 23 at Marion National Cemetery, Marion IN with calling from 4-7 P.M., June 22 at Randall Roberts Fishers Mortuary. 76, of Indi-anapolis, passed away June 16, 2010. He was born August 20, 1933 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Erenst and Bertha (Bouchard) Halle. John was the founder and owner of Halle Inc. for 22 years.

Previously he worked for Enterprise Oil, Inc. in Cambridge, OH and Citizens Gas for 30 years. Memorial services will be at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 29 at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road with visitation from 5:00 P.M. until time of service.

John will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Halle; son, James (Karen) Halle; daughters, Cynthia (Scott) Rauch and Kathy (Mark) Priest; grandchildren, Jessie, James, Amanda, Alex, Nick, Zach and Sara; great-grandchild, Aiden; sister, Claire Cesare and nieces and nephews. Please pray comfort, peace and guidance for his family until we are united. George William Lewis George Lewis died on June 18, 2010, after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by his daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren in his home. Born April 18, 1927, in New York City, George was one of eleven children.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harry E. and Martha P. Lewis and his wife, Josephine. George worked most of his life as a Union laborer in New Jersey. He was a WWJI veteran of the U.S.

Navy and is a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. His greatest joys were his family, friends and spending time in his garden. He was survived by his five daughters: Martha (Michael) May, Joann (Dwight) Nolting, Susan (David) Mason Lori (Craig) Bjornsund and Lily (Nel) Frazier. George was also survived by his grandchildren Olivia Zedrick, April (Dan Fase) Aikin, Eric (Kelley) May, Cari May, Joshua Mason, Christopher (April) Mason, Lisa and Amanda Bjornsund, Matthew and Jordan Couchman. He had six great-grandchildren: Michael Zedrick, Josephine and Isabelle May, Benjamin Fase, Avery Mason and Joseph Couchman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday June 21, 2010 at Conkle Funeral Home Speedway Chapel with visitation from 10:30 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Burial will be at a private service in New Jersey. Donations may be made to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and to The Salvation Army.

Online condolences maybe shared at conklefuneralhome.com Kathryn Maue Of Lebanon, Indiana died of natural causes at Witham Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2010 in Lebanon, Indiana. She was 61. Mrs. Maue is preceded in death by her father, Chester Sultze and infant daughter, Wendy Ann Maue. She is survived by her loving husband, David Maue; mother, Florence Sultze Greeninger, and family which includes 3 sons and 12 grandchildren.

Myers Mortuary in Lebanon, Indiana is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and online condolences, visit www.myersmortuary.com Vivian M. Parker Miller 89, of Avon, died June 19. Services will be June 22, at 10:30 am in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4:00 8:00 pm on June 21. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.

The Indianapolis Star publishes for residents of Indiana, allowing families to commemorate their loved ones. The listing can be basic including the deceased's name, age, city of residence, and visitation details or it can be more personalized including a picture or emblem. A local funeral home can provide information including costs of obituary listings. Obituaries are coordinated by The Indianapolis Star's Obituaries are also available online at hdyStar.com. Mrs.

Charlie Crittendon Belcher 82, Indianapolis, passed away on June 18, 2010. She was the widow of James Critten-l don and Chris Belcher. Born in Livingston, Alabama, she came to Indianapolis at the age of 25. She was employed by RCA, retiring in 1982. In later years she lovingly provided childcare in her home.

She was a member of Little Flock United Primitive Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and served on the Usher and Mother's boards. On Wednesday, June 23, there will be visitation from 10 am -12 pm, with funeral service at 12 pm at Little Flock United Primitive Baptist Church, 927 Traub Street and interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. She is survived by stepsons, Steve Crittendon, Chris Belcher III, and Reginald Belcher and five generations of cousins, nieces and nephews. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Stuart Mortuary, Inc. Larry E.

Boyd 64, Indianapolis, passed away June 19, 2010. Funeral service: 11 am, June 23 at Jessen Funeral Home, Whiteland Chapel, 729 U. S. Hwy 31 N. with calling there from 4-8 pm on June 22.

Grace L. Burgess 82, Greenwood, passed away June 20, 2010. Services: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 22 at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center with visitation there from 11:00 A.M. until service time. Douglas Dempsey Much-loved husband, father and grandfather passed away June 19, 2010 peacefully at St.

Vincent's Hospice surrounded by fam- ay. Doug was born in Portland, Oregon on April 19, 1930. He married Irma Gallant in Ketchikan, Alaska on September 16, 1961. Doug and Irma lived in Alaska, Virginia and then they settled in Indianapolis after he retired from a career in the military. He served his country for a year in Vietnam in 1966.

Doug was an avid reader and volunteered for the Marion County Adult Literacy Program, as well as Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed golfing, and spending time with his family-espe-cially his grandchildren. He often wondered if he was the only liberal democrat on the entire north side. Douglas is survived by his wife, Irma H. (Gallant), children Kelly Dempsey, Holly (David) Geeslin, granddaughters Amelia and Morgan Geeslin.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 23rd, from 5-7 PM at Fee-ney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary with a Celebration of Life Service at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Doctors without Borders or Wheeler Mission. Condolences may be offered at www. feeneyhornackkeystone.com Gloria Ann Fink 84, Indianapolis, passed away at home June 18th surrounded by family. She was born November 27, 1925 in Nevada, Iowa to Harold and Laura (McBride) Anderson.

She was the oldest of 6 children. On May 25, 1946, Gloria married the love of her life, Donald W. Fink, who survives her. They recently celebrated their 64th anniversary with all six of their children and their spouses. Other survivors include her children, Susan Kuhn (Thomas), D.

Stephen (Janice), Laurie DeMare, Michael (Kaye), Tony, and Chris (Lynn); brothers, Richard and Donald, and sisters, Mary Jo Winder and Linda Reynolds. She was also adored by her 13 grandchildren: Jennifer, Joe, Kris-ten, Brian, Melissa, Kalyn, Frank, III (Scooter), Katie, Adriane, David, Andrew, Olivia, and Matthew. Her memory will also live on in her great-grandchildren: Ethan, McKenzie, Elizabeth, Stephen, and Madeline. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister, Marilyn. The viewing will be held at Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Church on Tuesday, June 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral Mass and celebration of Gloria's long life and devotion to her family will be at 11:00 a.m Wednesday, June 23, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 14598 Gray Carmel IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the The ALS Association, Indiana Chapter, 6525 E. 82nd Street, Suite 115, Indianapolis, IN 46250 or to any charity of choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center Carmel. Russell R. Henney 75, of Columbus, passed away Saturday June 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife Ruth A. Henney; a son Michael S.

Henney of Indianapolis; a daughter Delores K. Henney of Indianapolis; and a brother Joseph L. Henney of Mobile, Alabama. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Jewell Rittman Family Funeral Home in Columbus, Indiana.

Visitation will be Monday June 21, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. and on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. Memorial donations may be made to Tangram Helping People with Disabilities, thetangramway.org or the the Columbus Regional Hospital Foundation in Columbus. Russell was active in many Masonic DILLON In Loving Memory of Jack Dillon Who passed away June 21, 1983 John J.

Goodfellow, You cared enough to make a difference. The Iceman, Colonel, Hessie, Gahe and Eddie G. have joined you. Your presence was always felt and is sadly missed. A Friend TENDER-GUYTON In Loving Memory of Ruthe June 21, 1925-Aug.

3, 2007 Mfc -Mom- Mom, we miss you so very much, on every birthday, and not just then, but every minute since you went away. You were the center of our lives before your soul passed oa If just so hard for us to believe that you are really gone, but we celebrate the life you lived and all the things you gave us. Our wonderfulmemories, Mom, of you are the things that will comfort and save us. Please think of us, as we think of you with hearts so full of love. We're looking up at you, sweet Mom, as you look at us from above.

"Happy Birthday." Mynelle (Morris), Lysa (Tony) and Lory Grammy You're so wonderful. On your birthday, we're thinking of you -The unconditional love you gave and the sweet and generous things that you'd do. You made a difference in our lives. We love you and miss you more than we can say. Thaf why we wrote this poem to you, on your special day! "Happy Birthday." Elza, Essynce and Evann TERRY In Loving Memory of Johnnie P.

(Smith) June 21, Jan. 11, 2009 We miss your smile and your words of wisdom. There will be no other, Johnnie P. Smith. Love always, Your Family TRACY In Loving Memory of Thelma Toler Tracy Happy 100th Birthday June 21, 1910-Aug, 29, 2006 You are very much missed.

Love, Your Family I passed away She was born in Indianapolis on July 14,1933 to Jesse Elmer and Ida Frances Utterback. She worked as Head Cashier at Kroger Supermarket for 25 years and was a member of the Kroger Lady's Lunch Bunch. She was also a member of Moose Lodge 17. She is survived by sons: Kenneth (Lesley) Hayes, Michael (Cindy) Hayes, and Steven (Peggy) Hayes; daughter: Joanna (Paul) En-tier; brothers: Ronald (Pat) Freeland and William (Tina) Freeland; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands: William Jasper Hayes and William Harry Welch; daughter: Cheryl Hilton; and brother: Robert Free-land.

The funeral service is at 11 A.M., Wednesday, June 23 at Hendryx Mortuary, 11636 East Washington with calling there from 4 -8 P.M., Tuesday, June 22. The burial is at Lincoln Memory Gardens. Online condolences can be sent to: hendryxlaol.com Edward C. Yarbrough 64, Jasper, IN, passed away June 19, 2010. Services: 10 A.M., June 23 at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Jasper with calling from 1-8 P.M., Tues, June 22 at Becher Klues-ner Downtown Chapel, Jasper.

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